Assertion (A) The Ladakh plateau records the minimum temperature in winters.
Reason (R) Ladakh is situated in high altitudinal areas of Greater Himalayas.
A. Both (A) and (R) true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The Ladakh region is situated on the rain shadow side of the Himalayan mountains which block the monsoon clouds. It is situated in high altitudinal areas of Greater Himalayas. The climate of Ladakh is cold and dry, therefore, it is also called Cold Desert.This Question Belongs to State GK >> Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh
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